Step 3: Neutralize. Create a thick paste out of baking soda and water. Apply to the spill to absorb it. Wait 1 or 2 minutes. Wipe up the mixture with paper towel and immediately put the soiled paper towel in the plastic bag. Apply another layer of the baking soda paste.
Causes of Bare Spots in the Lawn. Bare spots in your lawn can be the result of heavy foot traffic (causing soil compaction), drought, disease, chemical burn and weed or insect infestation. Before beginning repairs, you need to determine the source of your problem.
Fungal Infection. Brown patch is a fungal infection of zoysia grass responsible for the presence of brown spots. Caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani, brown patch also occurs on other grasses like perennial rye and bluegrass, according to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.atural Control. Remove and destroy affected grass after mowing to prevent disease spread. When mowing grass, use a sharp mower blade instead of a dull one; dull blades don't make a clean cut and create wounds that fungi can easily invade.